FreeWheel, a Comcast company, provides comprehensive ad platforms for publishers, advertisers, and media buyers. Powered by premium video content, robust data, and advanced technology, we’re making it easier for buyers and sellers to transact across all screens, data types, and sales channels. As a global company, we have offices in nine countries and can insert advertisements around the world.
Job Summary
This job involves managing technical programs, focusing on aligning project milestones with product and business requirements. It requires collaboration with senior staff and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution. The role emphasizes continuous improvement in engineering processes and effective communication with all stakeholders to achieve program objectives. At this level, you’ll own delivery for one or more teams within a platform area. You’ll facilitate agile ceremonies, manage dependencies, and begin coaching teams on SDLC best practices. You’ll work with moderate guidance and begin contributing to planning and process improvement.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Key Focus Areas:
Drive team-level delivery execution
Facilitate agile ceremonies and backlog refinement
Track and report on team velocity and capacity
Begin identifying and addressing delivery inefficiencies
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Platform Delivery Leadership
Lead delivery across multiple teams or a platform area.
Manage cross-team dependencies and delivery timelines.
Agile SDLC Implementation
Coach teams on agile maturity and SDLC optimization.
Drive consistency in estimation and tracking practices.
Planning & Capacity Management
Lead quarterly planning sessions with Product and Engineering.
Balance capacity across new work, tech debt, and stability.
Process Improvement & Coaching
Identify systemic delivery issues and lead resolution efforts.
Mentor junior EDMs and team members.
Stakeholder Communication & Alignment
Communicate delivery status and trade-offs to leadership.
Align cross-functional teams on shared goals and timelines.
Job Knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA’s)
Knowledge:
Working knowledge of Agile frameworks and SDLC practices
Understanding of backlog management and estimation techniques
Familiarity with cross-functional team dynamics
Skills:
Facilitation of agile ceremonies (e.g., standups, retrospectives)
Basic risk identification and mitigation
Effective use of Jira, Confluence, and planning tools
Abilities:
Manage delivery for one or more teams
Communicate status and risks to stakeholders
Begin coaching teams on delivery best practices
Location
Office Optimal in Chicago, Il
Working conditions
Must successfully execute team members located in multiple remote locations and time zones. Working conditions agree with conditions described within FreeWheel’s company handbook unless explicitly noted in this document.
Employees at all levels are expected to:
Disclaimer: This information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications.
Skills
Agile Methodology, Collaboration, Communication, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Project Management, Results-Oriented, TeamworkCompensation
Virginia Pay Range: $95,974.38 - $143,961.57Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards that Comcast provides to compensate and recognize employees for their work. Most sales positions are eligible for a Commission under the terms of an applicable plan, while most non-sales positions are eligible for a Bonus. Additionally, Comcast provides best-in-class Benefits to eligible employees. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most, and should help you care for those who matter most. That’s why we provide an array of options, expert guidance and always-on tools, that are personalized to meet the needs of your reality – to help support you physically, financially and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life. Please visit the compensation and benefits summary on our careers site for more details.
Education
Bachelor's DegreeCertifications (if applicable)
Relevant Work Experience
2-5 YearsJob details are sourced from the employer's original posting.
Open job postingAbout the company
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